The Duke Hotel, Rome

The Duke Hotel lies in the heart of the exclusive residential area of Parioli in the centre of Rome. Situated between the urban garden parks of Villa Borghese and Villa Glori, the hotel is a quiet and private place to return to after a day of exploring the city's many attractions. The building dates back to 1950 and is in the "Italian Rationalist" style, with large windows and balconies, and the interior design combines classical Italian bourgeois style with the warmth of an English gentleman's club. Rooms feature modern amenities including air conditioning, telephone, minibar, safe, satellite television, playstation and hairdryer. The hotel has a fine Italian restaurant and relaxed lounge and bar with open marble fireplace. It is just a short taxi ride from the Spanish Steps, and is within walking distance of the Borghese Museum, the Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art and the new Auditorium Parco della Musica.